sacaton Definition
- 1any of several tall, coarse grasses native to western North America
- 2a grass of the genus Sporobolus
Using sacaton: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "sacaton" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The sacaton grass is commonly used for grazing livestock.
Example
Sporobolus airoides is a species of sacaton grass that is drought-resistant.
Example
Sacaton is a staple food of Native American tribes in the Southwest.
sacaton Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for sacaton
- grama
- needlegrass
Phrases with sacaton
a tall grass species with large seed heads, found in arid regions of western North America
Example
Giant sacaton is a common grass species in the Sonoran Desert.
a grass species that grows in alkaline soils, found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico
Example
Alkali sacaton is an important forage plant for livestock in the Great Basin region.
blue grama-sacaton association
a vegetation type found in the Chihuahuan Desert, characterized by a mix of blue grama and sacaton grasses
Example
The blue grama-sacaton association is a common plant community in the Jornada del Muerto region of New Mexico.
Summary: sacaton in Brief
The term 'sacaton' [suh-kuh-tawn] refers to several tall, coarse grasses native to western North America, including the Sporobolus genus. It is commonly used for grazing livestock and is a staple food of Native American tribes in the Southwest. Sacaton extends into phrases like 'giant sacaton,' a tall grass species with large seed heads, and 'alkali sacaton,' a grass species that grows in alkaline soils.
